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Oilers complete disappointing homestand with loss to Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their longest homestand of the season on Tuesday with a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, closing the door on an eight-game stretch that offered far more uncertainty than clarity.

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Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: A Bauer Berry for your blueline

Teams within the system are performing at all levels with the Edmonton Oilers second in their division, the Bakersfield Condors third in theirs, and the Fort Wayne Komets second in theirs.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Oilers Situation With Mangiapane Takes Another Complicated Turn

Andrew Mangiapane’s situation with the Edmonton Oilers took another complicated turn Tuesday night as questions swirled around his reduced ice time in a game where many felt he was among the team’s most effective forwards.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

6 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-2 Loss to Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers concluded their eight-game homestand with a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night (Feb. 3). This was a high-event game that also saw a fight between Darnell Nurse and Brandon Carlo after Carlo took down Connor McDavid in the neutral zone.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Oilersnation / February 4

The Oilers penalty kill sucks again, Frederic tries to fight the wrong guy, and one more game until the Olympics

Oilers, Leafs. Leafs, Oilers. They’re games that always bring a big, split, noisy crowd to Rogers Place, and it was no different Tuesday night, with competing chants all three periods.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Oilers, Flames strive to turn fortunes in Battle of Alberta

The Edmonton Oilers failed to take advantage of a lengthy homestand. Now they must try to turn the tide on the road in their final game before the Olympic break.

Edmonton Oilers News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

'This Isn’t How It Was Supposed To Go' – Connor McDavid Reveals How A Loss Ruined His Bachelor Party

For nearly a decade, Connor McDavid has carried the weight of the Edmonton Oilers on his shoulders. Every season begins with expectations, every loss magnified, and every playoff run judged by one standard alone.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Oilers Player Sends Critical Message After Loss to Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers have not been playing up to par of late, as they have now lost two games in a row following a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 3

Refs lift Maple Leafs over Oilers in spirited game: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Coming off an embarrassing 7-3 loss, the Edmonton Oilers were once again beaten by a team on the second half of a back-to-back. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs in the penultimate game before the Olympic break, with the Oilers dropping this one 5-2.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 3

Scenes From Morning Skate: Why Andrew Mangiapane is taking Curtis Lazar’s spot in the Oilers’ lineup

Andrew Mangiapane is drawing into the Edmonton Oilers lineup tonight, replacing Curtis Lazar. And if you’re an Oilers fan reading that sentence, you’re probably groaning.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 3

GDB 57.0: Cross Country Rivalry renews between Oilers and Maple Leafs (6:30 PM, SN)

The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs only play each other twice a year. They’ve never met in the playoffs, yet both fanbases dislike one another, and any time the Maple Leafs and Oilers play, the hype leading up to the games is higher than most opponents.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Signs Point to Oilers–Maple Leafs Trade Before the Deadline?

The Edmonton Oilers host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Rogers Place as both teams look to finish strong ahead of the upcoming three-week Olympic break—at least for those not heading to Milan to play in the tournament.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter

For Connor McDavid, there’s a chance for this Team Canada experience to be an international coming-out party in front of a far-reaching audience than seen at the North American-focused 4 Nations Face-Off.

2026 Olympic men’s hockey team preview: Canada

Matthew Tkachuk issues a warning to the Panthers after injury news

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini wanted to throw it down on center ice

Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

What Makes Connor McDavid Great? His Obsession for Winning

If there’s one thing you notice reading Connor McDavid’s letter to Canada, it’s how much he just wants to win. Not fame, not breaks, not the Bahamas. Playing to win.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 3

Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers linked to trade

With the timing of the season, rumors will pop up everywhere, and a recent one has the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers rumored to be on a deal.

Generous Oilers focused on sagging defense for clash vs. Leafs

Wild outlast Canadiens in overtime thriller

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Kris Knoblauch Pushes Back on Criticism of Evan Bouchard’s Defense

Evan Bouchard is almost always a major topic of discussion around the hockey world for one reason or another. His offensive abilities stack up with the best defensemen in the world, and while he’s capable of playing sound defense, every once in a while, there’s a major gaffe or mistake that fans love to harp on.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Canadian Olympic Team Made Right Decision Leaving Bouchard Off Roster

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has been playing some incredible hockey of late, racking up eight goals and 15 assists while firing 54 shots on goal and registering a plus/minus rating of plus-12 over the last 15 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 3

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl, Mattias Ekholm talk about Calvin Pickard going on waivers: ‘Great goalie and a great human being’

On Sunday, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard was placed on NHL waivers, eventually clearing on Monday. Before the transaction was officially through, there was worry in the Edmonton locker room that Pickard could be claimed by another team.